Success Stories

Check out what some of my clients from Ashburn, Leesburg, Arlington, McLean and Vienna, VA had to say about their personal training and boot camp results!

– K. Serrano, Chantilly, VA

My friend and I were working hard to lose our baby weight and cellulite but weren’t seeing the results we wanted.  CMF and Damien helped us get the results we wanted, fast!

– S. Nelson, Arlington, VA

“I lost more than 23 lbs of fat & saw my dress size go down in the 1st 3o DAYS!”

– K. Tyus, Ashburn, VA

“I’ve lost 25 lbs and several dress sizes!”

— T. Nagy, Ashburn, Virginia

“I’ve lost 15 lbs and taken an inch and a half (1.5 Inches) off my waist and thighs.  We have both taken at least 10 years off our body age, increased our muscle mass and taken a couple of inches off of our waist and hips.”

– E. Serrano, Chantilly, VA

I gained a lot of muscle in one month after struggling to gain for years.

Thanks CMF and Damien for your help!

– P. Mosby, Arlington, VA

“During the 2nd week I lost 11 lbs . . . & dropped 1 dress size in 3o DAYS!”

– K. Burns, Arlington, VA

“In the last 4 months I have lost 25lbs! I’ve gained muscle and my body has completely changed shape. I feel great!”

– H. O’Leska, Alexandria, VA

I started with a bad back and early arthritis and still dropped 15% in body fat and 20 lbs!

My back pain pretty much vanished and I am HEALTHY! All this WITHOUT giving up my red wine with dinner.

— J. Flemming Arcanum, OH

“I’ve lost 50 lbs and my doctor dropped my diabetes medication!”

Why I started working with Damien:
I received a referral for Damien from Dr. Frey (Circle Chiropractic). I am from Ohio, but was working in Virginia when I started to experience neck and back pain. After asking about my exercise program and learning that I didn’t have one, Dr. Frey gave me Damien’s card and suggested I see him about one.

So, not very enthusiastically, I went to the appointment. I’ll just say that for me fitness testing is difficult and not at all fun. But, Damien talked to me and kept me talking the whole time, and that helped keep my mind off of how hard it was. He has a good sense of humor, also, and that made things easier.

My work contract ended in Virginia and it came time to go home. I wasn’t ready to exercise on my own. Then Damien said he would follow me on Skype. This is absolutely perfect for my job and travel situation.

I went on another job assignment for a couple of weeks in Chicago. Being able to use Skype was very convenient.

The results I have experienced:
I am strong enough to lift my carry on luggage up into the overhead bin on the airplane, if I want to. I can put the water softener salt into the water softener. I can move many furniture items myself, without having to ask and wait for help. And, I am flexible enough to bend over and pick up my luggage when I stow it under the seat in front of me. I can reach my feet to cut my toenails. I have a lot more energy!  And, I sleep well. My neck and back are holding the chiropractic adjustments so I have no more pain.

10/23/2012, I weighed 195 lbs.  12/1/2012, I weighed 190 lbs.I stopped taking my diabetic medication on 3/1/2012. 4/6/2012, I weighed 159.8 lbs. and my Fasting Blood Sugar was 78 (normal is below 100)

And, for the record, “I hate to exercise!” is a lie. “I like to exercise!” I like the feeling of accomplishing something physically difficult. It helps balance the stress of doing emotional and thinking things that are difficult.  I like having energy to do things. I love being able to sleep soundly at night. And then, of course, those endorphins that exercise releases aren’t at all bad!

Would I do it again? Has it been worth it? YES!!!!! Absolutely! I like to hope I wouldn’t fight it all so hard and I would be a little easier to deal with, but I wouldn’t hesitate for a second!

What I like most about working with Damien:
Support
Sense of Humor
Respect
Patience and Kindness
He believes in the importance/value of what he does
He is a Christian

— M. Nagy, Ashburn, Virginia

I have a lot more energy, lost 10lbs of body fat, dropped 2.5 inches from my waist and got ripped!

— J. Donald Reston, VA

I started working out with Damien to improve my overall health and to ease general aches and pains in my shoulders, back and right hip.  I needed a program to strengthen and maintain muscle tone.

After just a few weeks, most of the stress and tension in my shoulders, back and right hip were relieved.  Now after a year, I am very pleased with my results.  My core is stronger.  My body alignment and posture are improved.  I walk taller.  Stress is greatly reduced.  I am very pleased with my overall muscle tone.  I even have definition in my upper arm muscles!

I like the structure of having regular workouts with Damien.  The commitment keeps me on track with my workouts.  Damien is very knowledgeable about body mechanics.  He offers a great variety of exercises with clear instructions.  Sessions can be challenging which builds confidence.  He’s positive and I appreciate his personable, motivating and calm manner.

I recommend trying Damien’s program.  He is very accepting of your fitness level.  I look forward to each session because afterward I feel reinvigorated and re-energized.  As I tell my friends, “I feel like a million dollars!”  As Damien says, “Improve your body, improve your life!”

— H. Pacheco Reston, VA

I play adult sports but doing that alone wasn’t getting me the results I wanted, so I found out about Core Motivation Fitness from my coworkers and decided to give it a shot.

I work more muscles than I would at home.  Just from attending class regularly I can tell that my muscle endurance has grown which really helps with my confidence. I have also pushed myself to eat better because I don’t want to negate all of the work I have been doing.

The expertise with having a trainer is great for reassurance and motivation. Having someone there to correct bad form, push you, and answer general questions keeps me on track. You don’t question yourself as you would working out solo.

Exercise is one of the best things you can do for your health, mind, and body. If you are on the fence, to me, that says you already identify enough need to start. Ask when the next trial class is and see if it’s right for you.

– H. Abrams, Arlington, VA

“Hi, My name is Holly Abrams. My trainer’s name is Damien Woodson. I have worked with other trainers before, but let me tell you something, “Damien is the first one to ever:

A – Give me results
B – Made me sweat like nobody’s business, it’s not even funny and
C – He made it . . . well, not fun but he made it interesting. At least he kept me going with it and that was what was really most important for me.

For the very first time in my life I have as close to a flat stomach as I have ever had. Not even when I was a kid. I have more energy. I look better in my clothes, which is very important to me. And it wasn’t really a big sacrifice. It was seeing Damien regularly and just making sure I did what he told me to do. Anyway, call me for a reference anytime. Damien’s the best. He’s great!”

– Pastor King, Arlington, VA

 

– H. Hassan, Arlington, VA

“In the four months that I’ve been working out with Damien, I have improved my upper body strength, lost weight in my trouble zones, and became a faster runner. In total, I’ve shed over 13 pounds and have seen dramatic changes in the way my clothes fit. Apart from the physical changes, I also can’t say enough for how much this boot camp has changed my attitude about healthy living. I find myself looking forward to 6 AM work-out sessions and feeling excited to be part of a team that exhibits strong work ethic and loyal companionship.

Before joining Active Duty Fitness, I researched various boot camps and instructors throughout the Northern Virginia area. I chose Active Duty Fitness because of their reasonable prices, women-only arrangement, and the various options for workout times. In addition, the immediate burst of energy that I felt after only my free week-long trial was enough to sell me on becoming a member. The early morning workout suits my schedule and provides me with extra energy during the day and helps me sleep more peacefully at night.

I have found great success with this program and I owe a large part of that to Damien. Damien is a great coach who is serious about getting you the results you desire. Damien is also really attentive to improving our weaknesses and celebrating our milestones. The encouraging emails that he sends to congratulate us on a particularly hard work- out session are just one of the many personal touches you can expect when you join this program!”

– S. Sloan, Arlington, VA

As summer kicked off, I realized my efforts to achieve my weight loss goals were not going to happen unless I committed to a workout program. On my own, I lacked the motivation to push myself outside of my comfort zone. I was referred to Active Duty Fitness with Damien and initially I was skeptical. Two weeks into the program I hopped on the scale and discovered an 8lbs loss. I was shocked and more motivated than ever to attend the classes. To date I’ve dedicated 2 months to my weight loss efforts and have lost a total of 20lbs.